Chapter 79. Forgiveness and Leaving Behind

79. Forgiveness and Leaving Behind

Astrid's POV:

"I didn't do anything; it was them," Cindy remarked, pointing to my stomach as my family entered the room. "Oh," Cindy murmured, pulling her fingers back.

I scowled and stared at them. "What exactly are they doing here?" I directed my question toward Rafael.

"Astrid, we really regret anything we did. We can't even express how horrible we feel." I signaled with my hand for them to come to a halt and asked Rafael again."

"'What are they doing here, Rafael, and why aren't you doing anything?' I said." "You shouldn't have allowed them to come in here in the first place," I told him.

"Come with me, Little Dove." He took my hand and led me into a room next to ours. He shut the door to give us the solitude we required.

"I know you are mad at me, but you don't know a few things that I do. To be honest, I was the one who determined they didn't deserve to live, but you have to listen to me out, and I'll leave it up to you. We'll do whatever you t